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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.64, 16,275.96 and 3,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.64, 16,275.96 and 3,060.06 is: 4,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.64 : 16,275.96 = 3,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.64/16,275.96 = 3,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.64x = 16,275.96 × 3,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.64x = 49,805,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,805,414.16/10,850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.09

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